Re-assess Your Oral Health with Oral Cancer Screenings

Posted January 6, 2018.

Are you aware of the symptoms and signs of oral cancer? Do you routinely check your smile every morning when will you wake up to look for any uncharacteristic conditions that may have occurred? If you haven’t, it is important to do so now. If any of irregular symptoms or abnormalities appear, visit your dentist for an oral cancer screening.

Are you aware of the symptoms of oral cancer? Numerous symptoms exist to alert you to the presence of the disease. This can include unexplained weight loss, a change in the way your teeth are fitting together, ear pain, chronic sore throats, chewing and swallowing, an increase in throat soreness, persistent sores, unexplained numbness, patches on your teeth and gums, and oral inflammation. Due to the number of symptoms present; it is important to always inspect your head, neck, and face to determine if any symptoms arise. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, it is important to visit your dentist for oral cancer screening.

An oral cancer screening may be the dentistry service you need. For an oral checkup at Oak Ridge Dental Group at our dentist office in Toms River, New Jersey, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Lillo and our team by calling our office at 732-341-1120.